March is Mad...
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It's hard to believe that we are already halfway through the month of March. Historically considered the most challenging month of any school year because of the length and the stretch of weeks between breaks, March can bring about many emotions. And none of that includes the ever-changing weather patterns in upstate New York which can really cause one to go mad. The NCAA dubs this time of year March Madness with their basketball terms, and it is certainly fitting for schools as well. Along with the general day-to-day operations of the school, you have budget development season, 3-8 assessments are approaching, course selection and development for secondary students is underway for 2022-2023, and what I call the victory tour for our upcoming graduating seniors is about to begin. There is no shortage of things occurring in schools that are refreshing and help remind us of how amazing our students are. Along with those moments can come the stress and realization that the year is coming to a close and teachers/staff want to ensure that their students grow as much as possible. While everyone looks forward to breaks and the age-old "summer vacation" jokes will never go away, the reality is that teachers would do anything to ensure that every student had everything they need to be successful next year. The next few months of the year are stressful and everyone feels a time crunch as the clock ticks down. Layer on top of the academic push that we face, you also have an event after event thrown your way making our students even busier. The term March Madness is no doubt in effect for schools as well as this month signifies the beginning of our mad dash to the end of the school year to make sure that our students are prepared for next year and the future. So, as we navigate these remaining months, please make sure to take time for yourself, your students, and your families. While we all know that the abc's and 123's are important, everyone will be much better off in the long run of life if thoughtfulness and enjoyment prevail. Human beings are much more adept to remember the positive experiences that they have in life and while it is true that negative experiences can help us grow and learn, none of us want that for our students or each other. While we navigate through March Madness into the spring, let's enjoy the ride of watching them grow!
Mental Health Needs Town Hall
On Monday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a Mental Health Needs of Students Town Hall meeting held on Zoom hosted by New York State Senator Samra Brouk. This event is an opportunity to hear from students, parents, and educators who have all been experiencing all challenges in their personal, social, and school lives. From world issues to personal lives, students are bearing an enormous burden during this time, and we want to work together to create solutions that will meet their needs. They are hoping to hear from students, parents, and educators. To register and participate in this event, please use this link: https://bit.ly/StudentSpeakOut22. 
